1971 M818 fuel tanks left and right

[818 Test Pilot]

i noticed in a few pictures here and there the fuels tanks are sitting forward and slanted front down. including my M818. wondering what causes this. the underneath support brackets seem to be ok but maybe connected with something in its prior life. just going to loosen up strap clamps on tank and readjust. the plate between tank support and rear wheel front of fender is too short ? seen hundreds of 818's active duty and don't remember seeing this. maybe i just don't remember.

 

[red]

Probably just from the straps being slightly loose and the tanks shifting forward during hard braking.

 

[818 Test Pilot]

Probably just from the straps being slightly loose and the tanks shifting forward during hard braking.

ok sounds right. thanks

 

[MyothersanM1]

Our trucks look like long lost twins

 

[818 Test Pilot]

Our trucks look like long lost twins
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very very nice for sure. not gonna install the bumper step cause i believe thats cheating. i like doing a back flip onto the bumper. naw just kidding gonna git one soon cause my bones arent the same as when i was 20 and give my legs a twenty minute notice when i mount up.

 

[MyothersanM1]

Those bumper steps are worth their weight for sure!